Duke vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Duke Rank #710

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Erik mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Duke and Erik boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.